The Chiesa parrocchiale di San Pio X. A modest name for a church that holds within its walls a fascinating tale of two cities. You see, the Chiesa parrocchiale di San Pio X, completed in 1955, is a relatively young church compared to Milan’s ancient treasures. Yet, it safeguards a piece of old Milan. Inside the church, amidst its modern simplicity, hang two 16th-century paintings. These masterpieces once graced the walls of the ancient church of San Giovanni in Laterano. This church stood near the Duomo. Sadly, it was demolished in the early 20th century to make way for Piazza Diaz, a symbol of Milan’s relentless modernization. Thus, the Chiesa parrocchiale di San Pio X unwittingly became a custodian of history, a bridge between Milan’s past and present. It reminds us that even in the face of progress, echoes of bygone eras can find refuge in the most unexpected places.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to